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Saturday, August 15th, 2026
8614 North US 127, Uncle John's Cider Mill Saint Johns MI
5K
63–81°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
64–87°F
dry
2024
62–83°F
dry
2023
61–70°F
rain
2022
60–79°F
dry
2021
55–79°F
dry
2020
65–86°F
dry
2019
60–71°F
rain
2018
67–87°F
dry
2017
62–81°F
dry
2016
65–82°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 15
Cloudy · 62–78°F
Saturday, Aug 15starts near 62°F · 18% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
Calling ALL humans and fur babies!!
Join Giving Paws during our 2026 Dog Daze of Summer Event at Uncle John's Cider Mill supporting our nonprofit agency's mission of service!!
Dog Daze of Summer Activities
- Event Timing: Dog Daze of Summer Activities from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
- All Paws on the Ground 5K: Walkers, Runners and Fur Babies on a leash are WELCOME (see details below for race times)
- WAG-tastic Vendors: Enjoy a variety of local vendors.
- BARK-tastic Scavenger Hunt: Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt available.
5K Schedule
- Registration Opens: 8:00 a.m. including bib and shirt pick up
- Young Pups Kids' Dash: 8:45 a.m. for kids of all ages (not timed)
- Full 5K Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
5K Need to Know
- Registration Includes: All registrations for the Young Pups Kids' Dash and the full 5K include a race t-shirt, sponsor giveaways and access to Dog Daze of Summer event activities (see above).
- Family Discount: Families who register 3 or more people at the same time receive a $5/person discount.
- Course Location: The 5K course will be within the beautiful Uncle John's Cider Mill farm!
- Pup Participation: Dogs on a leash are welcome to participate with their human(s)!
Virtual 5K
If you can't join us in person, no problem! Register for the Virtual 5k run/walk option and we’ll mail your t-shirt and participation medal to you. Shipping costs are included in the registration fee.
Donate and Run for FREE
If you would like to support our nonprofit and get a free entry to the race donate $100. When you register for the race your entry will be free! Simply Sign Up and follow the steps to register and on the donation screen enter $100. ($30 discount applied during checkout. Free entry valid until July 30th, then it's a $30 discount off a $100 donation) Donation discounts for donations of $75 and $50. Any donation amount is appreciated. Thank you for your support!
Weather Advisory
Please note, unpredictable Michigan weather could/might/we hope not/we will know that day :) impact planned activities.
Join Us!
Four Paws UP to YOU, we could not serve our community without YOU! To learn more about us we invite you to follow us on social media and visit our website.
See YOUR paws on August 15th!
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